However, the exact weaning age can vary depending on factors like:
* Location: Skunks in different regions might have slightly different weaning times due to variations in climate and food availability.
* Litter size: Larger litters might be weaned slightly earlier as there is more competition for the mother's milk.
* Individual development: Some kits might develop faster than others, leading to earlier weaning.
While kits start to eat solid food alongside their mother's milk around 6 weeks old, they usually aren't fully weaned until around 8 weeks. They will stay with their mother for a few more weeks after that, learning survival skills before venturing out on their own.